Course content

Literary variant:
The readings consist of 7 fictional works and 3 theoretical works connected to a major area of study that is not related to the master’s thesis. The course may thematically correspond to NORD2000-courses.

Linguistic variant:
Student compose a individual reading lists of approx. 900 pages which can be thematically related to the master’s thesis. This is a theoretical specialization course, and it can be thematically related to the NORD2000 courses

Learning outcome

Literary variant:
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive academic understanding of a defined topic in Norwegian or Nordic literature on the basis of acquired textual and theoretical competence. After completed studies, the candidate should be able to develop a 30-minute lecture based on the individually selected set of readings. The lecture must have an academic content adapted to advanced students in this field.

Linguistic variant:
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive academic understanding of a defined topic in Norwegian or Nordic linguistics on the basis of acquired textual and theoretical competence. After completed studies, the candidate should be able to develop a 30-minute lecture based on the individually selected set of readings. The lecture must have an academic content adapted to advanced students in this field.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group sessions. Individual supervision.
Course requirements:
Approved reading list and submitted Master’s thesis.
Form of assessment:
14-days take-home exam, which the student will present in the form of a 30-minute lecture. After the lecture, the candidate answers questions from the exam commission related to the lecture.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved reading list
• Submitted Master's Thesis

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Master's programme in Nordic, and passed exam in either NORD3101/SPRÅK3000 or NORD3201/LITT3000, and either NORD3102 or NORD3202 or NORD3100.

Course materials

Individual curriculum approved by supervisor.

Credit reductions